Chapter 284

“”Ancient people couldn’t have used arc welding, right?” Li Jinshan also stepped forward to try, but with the same result. He couldn’t help but wonder, “Could it be a modern artifact, someone playing a prank on us?”

“Isn’t there a tourist promotion on some island that did something similar before?”

Upon hearing this, Lin Changshui’s heart skipped a beat, “Really? Then, have we wasted our time?”

Lin Mo shook his head, “It’s not very likely. I think it’s because they’ve been stored for too long, and they’ve completely rusted shut.”

“Don’t rush, dads. Since we can’t pry it open, stay here and wait; I’ll go buy a cutting machine. Even if it’s an artifact, I’m determined to cut it open and see what’s inside today.”

Artifacts?

That’s just what Lin Mo said aloud.

He wasn’t worried at all.

For nothing other than the fact that this information came from the system, which clearly stated what it was. How could it be fake?

If it did turn out to be just artifacts, it would only mean that he had searched in the wrong place!

Seeing Lin Mo getting ready to go shopping, Zhang Li was the first to stand up, “Brother, let me go instead. There’s a lot of stuff here, and if someone comes by, it’s safer for you to stay and watch over it.”

“I trust you, you can handle it.” Lin Mo patted Zhang Li on the shoulder and said with a smile, “Besides, you’ve worked hard enough today; you should take a good rest. I’ll go buy it.”

“Remember to keep a close eye on the surroundings. In case there’s an emergency or danger, remember, don’t worry about anything. Drop the chest and immediately escape on the fishing boat.”

Although he knew that in this godforsaken place where no one drops by, the chest could be left undiscovered for ten days to half a month, Lin Mo had become accustomed to considering all possible extreme scenarios.

Since Lin Mo had made up his mind, Zhang Li didn’t insist anymore. He nodded and said, “Brother, take it slow and be safe on the road.”

“Don’t worry.” Lin Mo took out a mask and a baseball cap from the tent, drove the SUV parked in the yard, and headed straight for the hardware wholesale market on Qianye Island.

He should make it there before they close.

….

An hour or so later, Lin Mo returned to the abalone farm with two cutting machines and several dozens of blades.

After connecting the power, without another word, he began cutting open the treasure chest.

Each to his own—brine for tofu, one thing brings down another.

The chests that couldn’t be pried open with crowbars instantly yielded to the cutting machines.

After changing blades twice, Lin Mo had, with great care to avoid damaging the contents, completely cut open the seam of the first chest. With his cutting skills, he could have opened the chest even faster had he not been so cautious.

The thrilling moment had finally arrived.

Four pairs of eyes were glued to the chest, intermittently accompanied by the sound of swallowed saliva.

“It’s open!”

Lin Mo couldn’t help but remember his experience of gambling on stones at the Yuhang Antique Market.

No,

At least last time, he had a rough idea of the value. This time was even more nerve-wracking and thrilling than the last.

Whoosh…

The treasure chest was opened!

There wasn’t the expected burst of golden light nor any disturbance; just a foul fishy smell hit them in the face.

The intense odor, due to their proximity, almost made the excited group vomit out the previous night’s dinner.

But when they regained their composure and looked back at the chest, their expressions grew excited once more.

Wiping off the layer of grime, they could see that the chest was filled with gold that had turned a reddish hue. There were also many agates, jade, precious stones, and sizable diamonds.

“Hahaha! We’re going to be rich!”

“Emeralds! Pearl necklaces! Ancient coins! Gold coins!…”

“Gold bars! Diamonds! Jade pendants!”

Lin Changshui, Li Jinshan, and Zhang Li were all dumbfounded, with disbelief written all over their faces!

Lin Mo was better off, as he was mentally prepared.

However, seeing that the chest was full of valuables, he too secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, the information from the system had only verified the truth of the treasure legend and hadn’t specified the actual contents of the treasure.

It also hadn’t said whether the treasure had already been found by someone else.

“My god, what a huge diamond, how many carats is it? I’ve never seen one so big before!”

“Haha, Dad, if you want it, keep it. Find an occasion to give it to Mom as a surprise.”

“Forget it… With your mom’s memory, what if she loses it?”

“It’s okay.”

“Good grief, just one chest already has so much gold and jewelry. How much would all the chests together be worth?”

“Over a hundred million?”

“A hundred million??????”

“I think it’s more than a hundred million. Just one chest is probably a hundred million, right?”

“Hurry up and open the others, see if there’s more good stuff inside!”

“Yeah!”

Lin Mo and his father teamed up, Zhang Li paired with Li Jinshan, and they all got busy opening the treasure chests.

As each chest was opened, more and more gold and jewels were laid out before them, and everyone’s expressions were filled with excitement and ecstasy.

The passion of treasure hunting and adventure is etched into a man’s DNA.

By the time all of the treasure chests were opened, it was already evening. As the full moon hung high, the family, still immersed in excitement and euphoria, sat by the fire, eating grilled fish, playing with some gemstones, and discussing their next plans.

Lin Changshui took the lead, “Son, what should we do with these items?”

What to do with them…

This was something Lin Mo hadn’t quite figured out yet.

If it were before, whenever he acquired something valuable, he could find experts online through various channels, or reach out to Mr. Hai Dong.”